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Why ‘Generational Trauma’ Misses the Point: It’s Actually ...

Old Mate | June 2, 2025 close
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In recent years, the term “generational trauma” has become a popular way to explain the lingering impact of historical injustices on communities today. But is it the right term? I don’t think….

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Bank vs. Family: The Final Notice Episode 410

Old Mate | May 29, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall takes on a deeply personal and divisive question: Should families lose their homes if they can’t keep up with payments? Dolores, a listener, wrote in with a story that….

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The Power of Silence: When Men Are Abused Episode 409

Old Mate | May 28, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Are men equally the victims of domestic violence? The conversation challenges the long-held belief that domestic abuse is solely a women’s issue and looks at the….

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The Immigration Crisis: Is a Full Stop the Answer? Episode 407

Old Mate | May 22, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland place a total pause on immigration until we fix the issues at home? While many agree that illegal immigration needs stronger enforcement, a growing….

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Dad’s Dirty Secret: Would You Tell? Episode 406

Old Mate | May 21, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: If you found out your father was cheating on your mother, would you tell her? The question comes from a young woman who emailed the show after catching her dad having….

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Too Young to Drink, Old Enough to Vote? Episode 405

Old Mate | May 20, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks whether 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote. The Social Democrats are set to table a bill to lower Ireland’s voting age from 18 to 16 — but is that too young to make….

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Are Men and Women Truly Treated Equally in Society? Episode 404

Old Mate | May 19, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks a hard question that many are afraid to voice: Are men and women truly treated equally in modern society? The discussion is sparked by an email from a male listener who….

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Unsupervised Learners: A Shortcut to Danger? Episode 403

Old Mate | May 15, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should learner drivers be allowed to drive unaccompanied? The debate heats up after Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe suggested that current rules — which require….

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Would You Pay Illegal Migrants to Leave? Episode 401

Old Mate | May 13, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland pay illegal migrants to leave the country? The discussion comes after Donald Trump announced plans to offer flights to help undocumented migrant….

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The Breast Is Yet to Come: Embracing Public Feeding Episode 400

Old Mate | May 8, 2025 close
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In this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, we’re asking: Should mothers be free to breastfeed anywhere they choose—or should there be limits? The conversation stems from a viral post showing a….

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Dr. Marcus de Brun: The Level of Incompetence Could Only Be ...

Old Mate | May 6, 2025 close
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Dr. Marcus de Brun joins Niall Boylan to expose what he calls a dark chapter in Ireland’s COVID-19 response—one marked by censorship, coercion, and what he describes as “manslaughter in slow….

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“A Level of Incompetence That Could Only Be Described as ...

Old Mate | May 6, 2025 close
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Dr. Marcus de Brun, a former GP and ex-member of the Irish Medical Council, has accused the state of sacrificing public health in favour of pharmaceutical interests during the COVID-19 pandemic….

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How Much Do You Make? Soon Everyone Will Know Episode 399

Old Mate | May 6, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Would knowing your co-worker’s salary make the workplace fairer – or just more toxic? The discussion is sparked by the EU’s new directive on pay transparency, which….

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Pointless Protests: Is Anyone Listening? Episode 398

Old Mate | May 1, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Do protests still have the power to make a difference—or are they being ignored? The discussion follows last weekend’s enormous demonstration in Dublin, where tens….

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The Glaring Gender Double Standards We Refuse to See

Old Mate | April 30, 2025 close
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In contemporary society, discussions around gender often highlight disparities in treatment and perception. A recurring and uncomfortable reality is the double standard many observe when it comes….

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Quantum Computing: The Global Race to Crack the Uncrackable – ...

Old Mate | April 30, 2025 close
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For decades, encryption has been the bedrock of our digital world. It’s what keeps our bank accounts secure, our national defense systems protected, and our personal data hidden from prying….

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The Pendulum Swung Too Far: How Comfort is Raising a Generation ...

Old Mate | April 30, 2025 close
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There’s an old saying that rings louder with every passing year: “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And weak men create hard times.” It’s more….

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Three Bedrooms, One Pensioner: Fair or Selfish? Episode 397

Old Mate | April 30, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should older people living alone in three-bedroom council houses be required to downsize to make way for younger families? As Ireland’s housing crisis deepens, the….

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When Identity Demands Obedience: How Minority Communities Punish...

Old Mate | April 29, 2025 close
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In today’s hyper-aware world of social media, mainstream media, and everyday interactions, conversations about identity, justice, and loyalty are more heated than ever. Yet within these….

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€430,000 to Do a Job We Already Pay a Minister for Housing to ...

Old Mate | April 29, 2025 close
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In the middle of a housing emergency, the government’s solution is to create a duplicate job — at a price that insults every struggling renter, buyer, and homeless family in Ireland. There’s only….

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Is Animal Testing a Necessary Evil? Episode 396

Old Mate | April 28, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Is animal testing a necessary evil? The Irish Anti-Vivisection Society (IAVS) has condemned the grim reality that over 106,000 animals — including cats and dogs….

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Human, Not Villain: The Other Side of Identity Politics

Old Mate | April 25, 2025 close
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In today’s social landscape, it often feels like it’s open season on single white men. Across media, social platforms, and live debates, there’s a growing trend where white men are singled out, not for anything they’ve done, but for what they represent: a history of oppression, power, and privilege. But […]

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Bundle of Cash for a Bundle of Joy? Episode 395

Old Mate | April 24, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should the Irish government pay people to have babies—and is motherhood properly valued in Irish society? The discussion was sparked by a U.S. proposal under the….

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Trump’s $5,000 Baby Bonus: A Bold Idea Ireland Might Want to ...

Old Mate | April 23, 2025 close
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The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a plan to offer a $5,000 “baby bonus” to new mothers as part of a sweeping effort to address America’s falling birth rate. The proposal, still in….


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    Bank vs. Family: The Final Notice Episode 410
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